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New California Legislation Seeks to Thwart NSA Spying
Supporters say passage of a proposed California law would tell the NSA, “We don't want you in California unless you follow the Constitution.”
Spirit of MLK Launches Worldwide Wave of Action
If we begin preparing now, a massive Spring offensive will lead to a Summer of transformation, a Fall of the empire and the birth of a new era.
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GMO and “Natural” Food Fight: Treacherous Terrain
2014 is shaping up to be a decisive year for the future of food and farming.
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In a Major Shift, Medicare Wants Power to Ban Harmful Prescribers
Medicare plans to arm itself with broad new powers to better control - and potentially ban - doctors engaged in fraudulent or harmful prescribing.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Right-Wing Media Point to Polar Vortex to Support Climate Denial, and More
Right-wing media is pointing to the cold snap as so-called proof that global warming is a myth, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Won’t Approve Extension of Unemployment Benefits Without Concessions, and More
Senate Democrats have already scheduled a test vote to restore unemployment insurance, but Republicans say they won't approve an extension without something in return, and more.
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University Bans on Student Protests Threaten Freedom of Expression
Universities on both sides of the Atlantic have taken steps to curtail, if not to outright ban, students from protesting.
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Will New York City Lead the Way on Pre-K?
The outlook for Mayor de Blasiou2019s signature initiative just got a whole lot brighter.
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Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place: US Must Ensure Safety Upon Release for Guantánamo Prisoners
For many prisoners, release does not equate with freedom and can be the beginning of new misadventure, further persecution and incarceration.
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Bronx Community Wins Big on Development Project Committed to Living Wages and Local Economy
The people of New York's poorest borough fought to ensure that redevelopment of its castle-like landmark will benefit those who live there. Will it be a gamechanger?